Atomic Robot Man (Modern Reproduction)
Schylling / Ha Ha Toy (Likely Manufacturer) • Classic Tin Robot Collection
Toy Category
Tin Toy / Wind-Up
Year Released
Circa 1990s - 2010s
Condition
Excellent; minimal surface scratches, no visible rust, coil antenna is intact and upright. Lithography is vibrant.
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $30 USD
Description
A boxy, grey lithographed tin robot featuring a wind-up key on the right side. It has red rectangular feet and blue crescent-shaped arms. The head is topped with a metal coil antenna. The chest features printed gauges and mechanical detail graphics. When wound, the robot performs a shuffling walk.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$15 - $30 USD
Auction Estimate
$10 - $25 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Reproduction of the original 1940s/50s Japanese robot; commonly manufactured in China.
Model Number
MS294 (Standard reproduction code)
Toy Type
Lithographed tin, height approximately 5 inches (13cm), wind-up mechanism with spark features.
Toy Condition
Excellent; minimal surface scratches, no visible rust, coil antenna is intact and upright. Lithography is vibrant.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging / Loose
Rarity & Significance
Low rarity; this is a widely produced modern collectible intended for nostalgia. While it pays homage to the 1949 Atomic Robot Man (considered one of the first mass-produced toy robots), this version is a mass-market reproduction.
Special Features
Integrated wind-up key, spring coil antenna, shuffling walking motion, and 'sparks' often visible inside the chest panel (depending on specific sub-version).
Notable Variations
Original mid-century versions have distinct tabs and 'Made in Occupied Japan' stamps; modern versions often lack these and use simplified lithography with safer edge finishing.